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begrime

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɹaɪm/

The English word “begrime” has 1 meaning listed here.

verb

  1. To ingrain grime or dirt which is difficult to remove into (something); also (more generally), to make (something) dirty; to soil.

Etymology

From be- (prefix meaning ‘about; abundantly; all around; all over’) + grime (“to cake with dirt”).

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